To the 53 year old with COPD

By pushboat

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Hello,
No you don't give up - I know what you are going through. I have COPD myself since 2011. And yes some days are harder than others. My lung capacity is 22% but thank God that's better than 2% so we keep on fighting.

Doctors know a lot but they don't have the final say - that's up to the Lord and him only. So my advice to you is the same as I do - try to exercise as much as you feel comfortable. And keep your faith in the Lord and ask him every day to help you and he will. I will keep you in my prayers also.

Your friend in Christ Ricky

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Erin Rush Community Admin
Thanks so much for sharing with the community, Ricky! I am so glad your faith is a powerful tool in your fight against COPD. And exercising every day is a great way to stay as healthy as possible. Everyone must find what works best for their health and lifestyle and it appears you have done so for yourself! I am glad you shared your thoughts and positivity with our community and, particularly, the member to whom you were responding. Thank you for taking the time to comment! We are glad to have you here. Best, Erin, <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a> Team Member.
bksw48 Member
Please don't ever give up! I just was released after 13 days in the hospital and each of those days I asked the Lord for help. And now I am home. I am 68 years old and still work 40 hours a week. Most would be retired but, not me. I sure hope I still have a job when the doctor releases me to return to work. This was my 3rd hospital visit since last June. Its not easy, its worst some days and not so bad other days. Put yourself in Gods hands and let him work it out! Oh, I am going to start on the treadmill as soon as I can and walk, walk, and walk more.. I believe that will help. I was diagnosed in 2008. Smoked since I was 18 years old, and I did it to myself. Now, I am fighting it and I will never give up.
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 Hi bksw48. It sounds like you had a very rough 'go' of it, but glad to hear you're on the mend and continuing to recover at home. We wish you well! Please check back with us and let us know how you're doing. All the best, Leon (site moderator)
rsullivan Member
Yes , Don't give up . Atop of COPD , I turned 53 on Feb 14th of 2020 . I had a great day and felt great . I had a little sinus drainage which is not unusual and that's it. I went to bed at 1:30 am. The next thing I know is I was being woken up by a nurse asking me if I knew the date , my name and where I was . I was told that around 5:15 am that my family called 911 stating that I couldn't breath. I was told that I had 2 full cardiac arrests and 1 full respiratory arrest and I had been intubated and placed in a medically induced coma . I was partially paralyzed on my left side from brain swelling and lack of oxygen. Btw , the date was Feb 26th ,2020! I was discharged March 17th. I made it through severe COVID-19 because I am a fighter. I refuse to let my disability define who I am and my abilities. I keep forging through daily doing as much as I can. Never give up ! 
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Member
 <inline-mention username="rsullivan" user-id="2464080"/> Hi rsullivan - Wow - what a story! We are so glad that you survived that horrific ordeal and were willing to share it here with the community. Your message is clear and well taken, too!! Keep up the good work! Leon (site moderator <a href='https://copd.net' target='_blank'>COPD.net</a>)
2. Carol Kirker Moderator
 Wow! You went through so much! You have such a wonderful attitude! I am always inspired by people that remain so positive. Thank you for sharing your story. Carol (Community Advocate)